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Boutte was on the field for 60 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.

Though Boutte led the Patriots wideouts in snaps Sunday, he was limited to just one catch (on four targets) for six yards in the contest. Prior to that, he'd caught four passes (on six targets) in each of his prior two outings, so there's some bounce-back potential for Boutte in Week 13 versus the Colts, considering his steady workload of late.

Brooks caught one of three targets for 41 yards in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

After being dropped from the game-day lineup Week 11, the second-year wideout suited up again Sunday but played only 17 offensive snaps, his lowest total since Week 4. Brooks did make an impact, though, as his long reception just before halftime set up a 46-yard field goal for Brandon Aubrey. Brooks has seen his target volume increase since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) as the Cowboys' starting QB, but he hasn't done much with it. Over his last three appearances, Brooks has managed a 4-71-0 line on 12 looks. Brooks figures to get bumped down the depth chart once Brandin Cooks (knee) is ready to return from IR, something that could happen as soon as Week 13 against the Giants.

Turpin caught his only target for eight yards and added 179 yards on four kickoff returns, including a 99-yard return for a touchdown, in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

The two teams combined for four touchdowns in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter, and Turpin contributed to the frantic finish with his first career kickoff return for a TD, and his fourth total score of the season (also, two receiving and one punt return). Turpin leads the NFL in return yards with 906, and among primary returners only Washington's Austin Ekeler has more all-purpose yards (1,295 to 1,195).

Tolbert caught two of four targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Commanders.

The third-year wideout gave the Cowboys a 10-9 lead late in the third quarter with his six-yard TD grab, setting the stage for a wild fourth quarter in an eventual 34-26 victory. Tolbert has caught two of his four touchdowns on the season since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) under center but has otherwise struggled to make much of an impact, posting a 10-76-2 line on 20 targets over the last four games. With Brandin Cooks (knee) closing in on a return from IR, Tolbert could lose some volume as soon as a Week 13 clash with the Giants.

Nailor caught one of his two targets for five yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 30-27 overtime win at Chicago.

Nailor only played 25 offensive snaps in Week 12, but he came up with his fifth touchdown reception of the season to put the Vikings up 14-7 in the second quarter. He still lagged in targets (two) behind Jordan Addison (nine) and Justin Jefferson (five), and he will continue to be dependent upon touchdowns for fantasy production as long as those two remain available.

Downs is considered week-to-week after suffering a right shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

While the Colts haven't yet provided an official update on Downs' status, Rapoport relays that the wideout is considered a long shot to play Week 13 against the Patriots. Downs appeared to be in significant pain after his right shoulder was driven into the turf with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, but he was able to check back into the contest for the Colts' final possession. Downs' shoulder injury was evidently more serious than expected after he underwent further evaluation following the game, however. Assuming Downs ends up sitting out against New England, Adonai Mitchell would likely be the top candidate to move into a regular role in three-receiver sets alongside Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.

Downs (shoulder) finished with three receptions for 27 yards on seven targets while playing 29 of the Colts' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

Downs recorded a pair of catches on the Colts' first four plays of the game, but he was mostly quiet for the rest of the day. He didn't notch his third and final reception until the 11:22 mark of the fourth quarter, hurting his right shoulder on the play. Downs did return for the Colts' final possession, so he looks to have avoided a serious injury. That said, it wouldn't be surprising if he appeared on the Colts' Week 13 injury report prior to a matchup with the Patriots next Sunday.

Turner caught two of four targets for five yards in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Broncos. He also returned two punts for 14 yards.

Turner has earned just seven total targets over the Raiders' past three games, resulting in five catches for 34 yards. Jakobi Meyers and Tre Tucker combined for a 17-203-0 receiving line on 23 total targets Sunday, and rookie tight end Brock Bowers is also clearly ahead of Turner on the route tree. Nonetheless, Turner figures to retain the No. 3 WR role against Kansas City in Week 13.

Hutchinson did not secure his lone target and played eight snaps in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12.

Hutchinson's time on the field took a hit when Nico Collins returned last week, and his usage declined further in Collins' second game back. The eight snaps were a season low for Hutchinson, who has just seven catches on 18 targets for 70 yards.

Metchie caught one of three targets for six yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to Tennessee in Week 12.

Metchie's activity has picked up dramatically since injuries hit the Houston wide receiver room, and he's garnered 18 targets over the last five weeks. He's had varying degrees of success, but now that Nico Collins is back, Metchie is fighting for whatever scraps aren't allotted to Collins, Tank Dell or the team's tight ends.